The Jungle fever Mabira forest trail

The Jungle fever mabira forest trail is a 3-4 hour hiking trail in the depth of the biggest rainforest in Uganda.

Mabira is a rainforest area covering about 300 square kilometres (120 sq mi) (30,000 hectares (74,000 acres)) in Uganda, located in Buikwe District, between Lugazi and Jinja. It has been protected as Mabira Forest Reserve since 1932.

The Jungle fever hiking trail is known as the Namusa hill trail. It starts from the Musambya  river at Griffin falls, winds it's way through the deep jungle, climbs up to Namusa hill and comes out in the community and back to Griffin falls camp.

The trail is mostly flat with some short climbs and the longest climb being to Namusa hill. You will come accross  singing birds, red tailed monkeys, huge trees, fallen logs, butterflies, forest berries (don't touch), over night grown huge mushrooms (again don't touch), temporary bridges, the zip lining towers, the trail dividing river and a lot on the trail.

It is a same day hiking trail and this is what you would need to pack.

Hiking backpack
Light rain jacket/Poncho
Hiking boots/Trail runners/Running shoes
Hiking socks
Sunglasses and Sun hat
Neck gaitter/buff/Bandana
Lightweight hiking shorts or trousers
A long sleeved baselayer
Hiking poles
Water(Water bladder) and snacks

This Day hike packing list resource will be of help 
https://sunny-outdoors-ug.myshopify.com/blogs/hiking-and-trekking/day-hike-packing-list 

Can you handle the hike?

It is a beginner's hike suitable for all groups and ages including kids from 4 years

Itinerary for the  Hike

7.30am- Departure from Lugogo mall. Be there at 7am

9.30am- Arrival for trail preparation and briefing at trail head. And start of the hike

2pm- estimated end to the hike. We have lunch. And time for the optional tree top zip lining(cost ugx 60,000 for locals, $50 foreigners)

4pm- Departure to Kampala, Lugogo mall.

 

 

To go hiking on this trail as an individual or group, Contact Sunny outdoors +256702590664 

 

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